When students have immediate access to the world’s rich, interactive and personalized data, what is the role of the educator?
1) Continued Change from traditional "Teacher" to "Facilitator"
This is not something new - rather something that will continue to become more prominent, particularly with the introduction of the 1:1 program. As a result of this, our school needs to continue to refine itself in order to maximise the facilitator role.
Information/facts are the 'given' ... deciding on the validity of information is a further skill that is needed an the skill to do this needs to come from the teacher.
Assistance needs to be given to 'filter' and 'evaluate' the information that is given on the internet. Not only find information but also cross-reference it. The teacher needs to be able to guide students in finding accurate information from reliable sources - rather than just the bible known as "Wikipedia".
Without the facilitator, students are not going to progress forward in their cognitive development. This is like Thomo playing his golf and learning from corrections from the golf pro - without corrections being made along the way by the teacher/facilitator then the same erros will continue to be made.
Critical thinking becomes imperative otherwise it is just copying and pasting without learning.
We need to keep looking for practical applications for the student' knowledge. This can not always be given thorugh the direct ICT.
2) Changes in Assessments
With all students now having access to their own computer this puts us in a position where re-consideration of assessment items may take place.
We need to be aware that this is a time consuming task for teachers.
3) Further Thoughts/Questions
Presentation of information appears to be a large marking criteria - is this really learning?
Should we be testing presentation and creative or knowledge, skills, understanding etc.
It's one thing to have all the ICT ... it is another thing to be able to use it effectively.
The HSC is still a written examintation which is literacy based. Therefore activities and preparation for the HSC must include provisions for improving such literacy skills.
We need to be conscious that we are relying on technology to work. Backup for the technology is imperative.
Differing speeds of learning of some students - some ahead while others are lagging behind - how will this be handled by teachers and students.
Issues with corrupted files etc - how will this be handled. Teachers and students need to be educated in how to handle this and indeed prevent it.
Group B Response -
"It is not the destination that is important rather the journey" Homer
Disintermediate Me?
Take the Challenge - Stimulus Material
Group A Response
When students have immediate access to the world’s rich, interactive and personalized data, what is the role of the educator?
1) Continued Change from traditional "Teacher" to "Facilitator"
This is not something new - rather something that will continue to become more prominent, particularly with the introduction of the 1:1 program. As a result of this, our school needs to continue to refine itself in order to maximise the facilitator role.
Information/facts are the 'given' ... deciding on the validity of information is a further skill that is needed an the skill to do this needs to come from the teacher.
Assistance needs to be given to 'filter' and 'evaluate' the information that is given on the internet. Not only find information but also cross-reference it. The teacher needs to be able to guide students in finding accurate information from reliable sources - rather than just the bible known as "Wikipedia".
Without the facilitator, students are not going to progress forward in their cognitive development. This is like Thomo playing his golf and learning from corrections from the golf pro - without corrections being made along the way by the teacher/facilitator then the same erros will continue to be made.
Critical thinking becomes imperative otherwise it is just copying and pasting without learning.
We need to keep looking for practical applications for the student' knowledge. This can not always be given thorugh the direct ICT.
2) Changes in Assessments
With all students now having access to their own computer this puts us in a position where re-consideration of assessment items may take place.
We need to be aware that this is a time consuming task for teachers.
3) Further Thoughts/Questions
Presentation of information appears to be a large marking criteria - is this really learning?
Should we be testing presentation and creative or knowledge, skills, understanding etc.
It's one thing to have all the ICT ... it is another thing to be able to use it effectively.
Group B Response -
"It is not the destination that is important rather the journey" Homer